QR code here Multi Flora Rose Rosa multiflora
N 40° 20° 145° W 80° 06° 93°
Thorny stems; Toothed Leaflets
White flowers
Multi Flora Rose hips or berries
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Leaf: Alternate ;5 to 10 cm long; 5 to 9 sharply toothed leaflets; the leaves are green; Form:The multi flora rose is a shrub that has long stems that arch over. Fruit:The small red berries found on this plant are called hips. Bark: The stems are either smooth and green with downward curving thorns or covered by a thin layer of bark. Range: The multi flora rose is an invasive species originally from eastern Asia. It now lives in different areas across the US. Economic/Ecological Importance:
This plant is very prolific. It lives in many different habitats including woodlands, fields, savannas, and prairies.
Because of this, it can crowd out many native plant species.
This plant is not toxic.
It can provides wildlife cover for animals like pheasants, bobwhite quails, and cottontail rabbits.
Its berries are eaten by songbirds.
This plant causes a problem to many farmers' pastures where it disrupts cattle grazing.
Some people use this plant as an ornamental shrub.
Multi Flora Rose
Rosa multiflora
N 40° 20° 145° W 80° 06° 93°
Form:The multi flora rose is a shrub that has long stems that arch over.
Fruit:The small red berries found on this plant are called hips.
Bark: The stems are either smooth and green with downward curving thorns or covered by a thin layer of bark.
Range: The multi flora rose is an invasive species originally from eastern Asia. It now lives in different areas across the US.
Economic/Ecological Importance:
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